Midlands Technical College
Information Systems Technology Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines data structures widely used in programming. 
Topics include linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and sorting and searching 
techniques.

STUDENT COMPETENCIES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should 
be able to perform the following tasks:

1.    Write computer programs in the Java language which correctly apply principles
of software engineering and object oriented design.

2.    Demonstrate an understanding of principles of searching and sorting, as applied
to computer programs in the Java language

3.    Demonstrate an understanding of common data structures, their performance characteristics, and applicability to programs written in the Java language

4.    Write Java programs of intermediate size and complexity that demonstrate the appropriate usage of data structures, searching and sorting techniques, object oriented principles, and software engineering principles

5.    Read and interpret Java program code, and correctly predict output, given a
specific input data set

CPT-244 uses lecture, class discussion, and individual programming exercises in 
order to teach computer-programming skills.  The instructor will introduce concepts 
in a lecture format, and lead class discussion. Participants apply these concepts in 
individually prepared computer programming exercises done outside the classroom.

Participant learning will be assessed by a combination of written examinations, 
quizzes, classroom discussion contribution, and individually prepared computer 
program solutions. Tests and quizzes will emphasize the writing and/or 
interpretation of small programs or program fragments, in a traditional paper-and-
pencil format.

GRADING SCALE:

Academic integrity questions should be resolved by consulting the Student Code
as documented in the Midlands Technical College Student Handbook. All issues of
academic dishonesty will be referred to the director of Campus Life.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students may not miss more than 15% of scheduled classes,
regardless of the reason for the absence. After exceeding this limit, a student
will be withdrawn from the class by the instructor.  Attendance will be taken at
the beginning of the class period.  Students not answering to the roll call at
that time will be marked absent. Students arriving late may check-in with the
instructor after class in order to be marked tardy. Three marks of tardy will
count as one absence. Students are required to remain in class until class is
dismissed, and will otherwise be marked absent, unless prior arrangements are
made in advance with the instructor. Attendance records will not be changed
retroactively after the scheduled class meeting. 

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you would like to request academic accommodations due
to a disability, please contact a counselor in the Disability Resource Center,
822-3510 and 738-7678. TTY telephone Airport 822-3401, Beltline 738-7800).

CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROTOCOL:  Students and employees are asked to report safety concerns or suspicious activities to Campus Security at 7199(on campus), or 738-7199 (cell phone and off campus). In the event of an emergency, student and employee protocol is to immediately call Campus Security or local 911.  If an emergency occurs, employees and students may seek additional information and instructions via MTC Information Centers, email, college Intranet, the MTC website, campus voice mail and loud speakers.

The College may be closed because of inclement weather. This news should be
available on the website at www.midlandstech.edu, at the main phone number
at 738-1400, and announced on WIS-TV and radio. Please check frequently in
changeable weather for closings and re-openings. If the College closing or
reopening means that you will have at least 30 minutes of a class, you should
come to class. Please do not call the IST Department office or the President’s
office with closure questions.